For more information contact:
Vered Aizenshtat, Marcom Manager, Optics Division, Ophir, vered.aizenshtat@mksinst.com
Shari Worthington, PR Counsel, Telesian Technology, sharilee@telesian.com

MKS Announces Ophir® FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 Compact, Folded Optics Zoom Lens for MWIR Cameras

Innovative folded optics design allows for maximum volume use in aerial gimbal systems designed for MWIR 10µm SXGA sensors

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September 12, 2023 – Andover, MA – MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir® FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 continuous zoom lens, a long-range, compact folded optics IR zoom lens for gimbal systems and payloads. The new lens features an innovative folded design that significantly shrinks the lens size and reduces the overall volume of the integrated system in which it is used. The FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 lens provides a rich combination of features: a weight of less than 2kg, a long-range detection capability of over 20km, a sharp image across the entire field-of-view with continuous zoom capabilities, and compatibility with SXGA/HD 10µm cold MWIR detectors. This compact, lightweight, high-performance, long-range lens is ideal for optical gimbals and payloads in air-land-sea applications.

“Infrared imaging applications are evolving rapidly, presenting demanding requirements for reduced Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP),” said Dr. Kobi Lasri, General Manager, Ophir Optics Group. “The new continuous zoom MWIR zoom lens is another exciting demonstration of MKS Ophir’s leadership in infrared zoom lenses for demanding, long-range surveillance, reduced SWaP applications. Our innovative folded optics technology paves the way for compact gimbals and payloads with extended detection ranges and unparalleled image quality.”

The FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 lens incorporates a disruptive opto-mechanical design that maximizes the use of space and delivers exceptional performance, even in challenging environments. This effectively addresses such concerns as line-of-sight (LOS) stabilization and athermalization. The unique f/3.4 aperture guarantees image performance and efficient collection of IR signal, surpassing larger aperture continuous zoom lenses. A built-in mechanical shutter and seamless integration with Ophir’s specialized control system enable precise Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) control, resulting in optimized performance. These features make the FoldIR lens an ideal choice for advanced UAS imaging systems, producing crisp, clear images across a wide range of conditions.

Availability
The FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 lens is available now. OEM prices available on request.

Product page: https://bit.ly/42ZM2BH

Product video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HydA56e7-Y

About MKS Instruments
MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. www.mks.com

About the Ophir Brand
Ophir is a brand within the MKS Photonics Solutions Division. The Ophir product portfolio consists of laser and LED measurement products, including laser power and energy meters, laser beam profilers measuring femto-watt to hundred-kilowatt lasers, high-performance IR and visible optical elements, IR thermal imaging lenses and zoom lenses for defense and commercial applications, OEM and replacement high-quality optics and sub-assemblies for CO₂ and high-power fiber laser material processing applications. Ophir products enhance our customers’ capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, advanced electronics and specialty industrial markets. For more information, visit www.ophiropt.com/infrared.

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